Professional Profile
Puan Rokiah binti Sahat, SMS
Puan Rokiah Binti Sahat is a highly distinguished senior audit professional with a career spanning over 30 years in the Malaysian public sector. Her extensive expertise in the National Audit Department (Jabatan Audit Negara) and her leadership as the Director of State Audit in Sarawak have established her as a premier authority in government financial oversight and strategic governance.
Professional Experience & Leadership
- Former Director of State Audit, Sarawak (2022–2025): Spearheaded state-level audit operations, ensuring the highest standards of financial accountability and performance.
- Senior Audit Leadership: Held pivotal roles including Deputy Director of Audit, Head of Internal Audit Units across multiple ministries, and Deputy Director at Akademi Audit Negara.
- Ministry-Level Oversight: Provided expert audit supervision for the Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister’s Department, Ministry of Works, and JAKIM, among others.
- JUSA C Grade: Achieved one of the highest senior management grades in the Malaysian civil service.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (1992)
- Bachelor of Business Administration – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2006)
- Diploma in Public Administration – INTAN (2001)
- Diploma in Business Management – Institut Teknologi MARA (1989)
Awards & Recognition
- Setia Mahkota Selangor (SMS) Award (2018)
- Excellent Service Award (APC) (2011)
Core Expertise
- Public Sector Governance & Accountability
- Financial Compliance & Performance Auditing
- Internal Control Evaluation & Risk Management
- Strategic Audit Planning & Leadership